MAX6776LTB+T

Product Overview

• Category: Integrated Circuits (ICs)
• Use: Voltage Regulator
• Characteristics:
  • High efficiency
  • Low dropout voltage
  • Adjustable output voltage
  • Overcurrent protection
  • Thermal shutdown protection
• Package: Thin SOT-23
• Essence: Linear voltage regulator
• Packaging/Quantity: Tape & Reel, 3000 pieces per reel

Specifications

• Input Voltage Range: 2.5V to 6.5V
• Output Voltage Range: 1.2V to 5.5V
• Output Current: Up to 500mA
• Dropout Voltage: 120mV at 100mA
• Quiescent Current: 40µA
• Operating Temperature Range: -40°C to +125°C

Pin Configuration

The MAX6776LTB+T has the following pin configuration:

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| | --| VOUT GND|-- --| VIN EN |-- |___________| ```

• VIN: Input voltage pin
• EN: Enable pin
• GND: Ground pin
• VOUT: Output voltage pin

Functional Features

• High Efficiency: The MAX6776LTB+T offers high efficiency, minimizing power loss and maximizing battery life.
• Low Dropout Voltage: With a low dropout voltage of only 120mV, it can regulate the output voltage even when the input voltage is close to the desired output voltage.
• Adjustable Output Voltage: The output voltage can be adjusted within the range of 1.2V to 5.5V, providing flexibility for various applications.
• Overcurrent Protection: The device incorporates overcurrent protection, safeguarding the circuit from excessive current.
• Thermal Shutdown Protection: It includes thermal shutdown protection, preventing damage due to excessive heat.

Advantages and Disadvantages

Advantages: - High efficiency - Low dropout voltage - Adjustable output voltage - Overcurrent and thermal protection

Disadvantages: - Limited output current capacity (up to 500mA)

Working Principles

The MAX6776LTB+T is a linear voltage regulator that regulates the input voltage to a desired output voltage. It achieves this by using a pass transistor that adjusts its resistance to maintain a constant output voltage. The enable pin (EN) controls the operation of the regulator, allowing it to be turned on or off as needed.

Detailed Application Field Plans

The MAX6776LTB+T is commonly used in various applications where a stable and regulated voltage supply is required. Some of the typical application fields include:

1. Battery-powered devices: It can be used in portable electronic devices such as smartphones, tablets, and wearable devices to regulate the voltage supplied to the internal components.
2. Industrial automation: The voltage regulator can be employed in industrial control systems to ensure a stable power supply for sensors, actuators, and other electronic components.
3. Automotive electronics: It finds applications in automotive systems, providing regulated voltage to microcontrollers, sensors, and other electronic modules.
4. IoT devices: The MAX6776LTB+T can be utilized in Internet of Things (IoT) devices, ensuring a consistent power supply for sensors, communication modules, and microcontrollers.

Detailed and Complete Alternative Models

1. LM317: A popular linear voltage regulator with adjustable output voltage and high current capability.
2. LT1085: A low dropout voltage regulator with adjustable output voltage and high accuracy.
3. LM1117: A low dropout voltage regulator with fixed output voltage options and low quiescent current.
4. LM7805: A widely used linear voltage regulator with a fixed 5V output voltage.

These alternative models offer similar functionality to the MAX6776LTB+T and can be considered based on specific requirements and design constraints.

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